About

Graham Projects was founded by Michael Graham in 1996 as a development company, whose primary interest was to develop shopping centers in rural markets. Our primary focus is investing in areas which have been identified through intensive research, local knowledge and past experience as areas with potential for growth. 

Since 1996 the company has developed 4 very successful shopping centres in towns such as Richards Bay, Kwa-Mashu and Umzimkhulu.

About the founder: Michael Graham

Our Founder, Mike Graham, was educated at St. Andrews College, Grahamstown and after military service in the SA Navy he earned a B.Com at UPE and a MBA from UCT’s Graduate School of Business.

Mike’s first exposure to the world of construction was in 1983 when he became the Finance Director of Vista Homes. At that time they were the market leaders in building thousands of homes for the first time homeowners market on the East Rand. 

This experience was later put to good use in fast tracking the construction of shopping centres where, for example, the 18000m2 Umzimkhulu Mall was built in ten months, six weeks ahead of schedule.

Mike continued in the housing market, in different ways, until 2001 when he made his first venture into the commercial property area. This was just the beginning and for the next decade, Mike and his team developed 4 incredibly successful shopping centres.  Having taken the decision to branch into residential developments, Mike is now our multi-tasking juggler, ensuring that every element of his retail and residential developments are revving the personalised attention to detail that he has become known for. 

Director: Stuart Graham

Stuart first joined the team in 2008 and he worked on the eSikhaleni Development in Richards Bay. After the successful completion of the development and management of the Mall, Stuart joined Shoprite Checkers at their Durban regional office. Here he worked within the new business division of Shoprite focusing on the USave and Shoprite stores within Kwa-Zulua Natal and the Transkei. Here he gained some invaluable experience through the eyes of a retailer. 

Stuart rejoined the Graham Project team in 2013 and has never looked back.

Stuart has a Bcom Marketing (UNN. Stellenbosch), Diploma in Project Management (UNISA), Diploma of Marketing and Advertising (Red and Yellow) as well as a Certificate for the Commercial Property Practitioner (SAPOA).

financial MANAGER: CATHERINE RAMAUTAR

Catherine joined Graham Projects in 2012. She is a vibrant team member who keeps the Graham Projects ship steaming and steering! 

She has years of experience in property management and financial management, having worked for Marriott Property Services / Old Mutual Property Investments and a private company owning commercial and retail property. She is responsible for the management of accounts and the leasing of our retail centres.